| Inuzuka Atsuro | |
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| Personal | |
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| Birthplace | Inuzuka Hometown |
| Birthdate | May 5 |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 18 |
| Height | 180cm |
| Weight | 85kg |
| Blood Type | B+ |
| Kekkei Genkai | Inuzuka traits |
| Classification | Delta Clan |
| Areas of Expertise | Kenjutsu, Scouting |
| Clan | Inuzuka |
| Affiliation | Konohagakure |
| Team | Team 10 |
| Rank | |
| Ninja Rank | Chuunin |
| Ninja Registration | 2278273 |
| Academy Grad. Age | N/A |
| Chuunin Grad. Age | 18 |
| Nature Type | |
| Element | Fire |
| Family | |
| Mother | Inuzuka Kaori |
| Signature Jutsu | |
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| Dog Tooth Kenjutsu |
Bohemian and aggressive, Atsuro's behaviour can best be characterized as shameless, and some find him a difficult person to deal with. Still, he's intelligent in his own right, not without compassion, and a capable ninja to boot. He fights using a combination of the Inuzuka clan techniques and a two sword style, but his true strength lies in his skill as a scout.
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Background
The illegitimate son of a noble and a ninja from the Inuzuka clan, Atsuro has been untameable since childhood. Only recently has he been considered appropriate for the rank of chuunin, and he's still growing into the position.
Atsuro's story first began when his mother, Kaori, a young chuunin of the Inuzuka clan, was hired out as a guard for a family of nobles in the Imperial City. After several months of her duty their, the family's eldest son, Matsudaira Motokiyo, who was about her age, revealed that he found her attractive, and the two carried on an affair for several weeks. Upon realizing that she was pregnant, Kaori, told Motokiyo. Knowing that an illegitimate child would tarnish his reputation and prospects, Motokiyo disavowed both Kaori and his unborn child. Realizing that she could not continue her duties as a guard, Kaori returned to the home of the clan, and gave birth to Atsuro months later.
Kaori raised Atsuro alone. The boy proved to be an incredible handful, wild and irresponsible. She intended to tell him about his father later in his life, but through eavesdropping on conversations between family members, he learned the truth much earlier than she had intended. Atsuro became an angry child afterwards, and eventually came to display an incredible antipathy towards his father, then the nobility in general, then anybody he perceived as having unearned power or respect, such as heirs to large fortunes.
Fortunately, this anger was tempered somewhat when he first began learning about the life of the ninja. Atsuro perceived the ninja world as one without nobility, where status was given according to capability. He decided that he would become a ninja, renouncing his father and noble blood. At the age of nine, he started learning from the other ninja of the clan, specifically the Deltas. Despite his wild behaviour, he proved a reasonably capable, if undisciplined student.
Atsuro was eventually given a dog companion, a large water dog with a keen sense of smell, deemed appropriate for the scouting work that would be expected of him. He named the dog Taizen. Taizen proved to be good for Atsuro, not just in utility, but in personality. Taizen had a serene and docile temperament, which made it easier for him to tolerate Atsuro's behaviour — and even calm Atsuro down somewhat. The two worked well together and quickly became nearly inseparable companions.
Atsuro was in his early teens when the Inuzuka clan was incorporated into Konoha. By this time, he was a fair ways into his career as a ninja, having become quite adept with the Inuzuka clan techniques (though he appeared to show some level of disdain for the 'softer' ninjutsu and genjutsu), and qualified to be a genin in the new hidden village. While his respect for the ninja way kept him from being too irresponsible, he still did not know how to play the game, and stayed a genin for several years. He matured slowly but surely though, and the day eventually came that he was considered suitable to be a chuunin and was promoted.
Personality
Atsuro lives a rather wild lifestyle. Not especially concerned with what other people think of him, he is outspoken and non-conformist. Though easily riled to anger in his childhood, he has mellowed out significantly, especially after his promotion to chuunin. However, should he actually be driven to anger, he will lash out furiously. He rarely hesitates to insult someone he doesn't like or tease someone he does like, though he's not incapable of having more gentle or respectful conversations, even if he prefers to avoid them. He can be something of a hedonist and has no compunction about drinking and partying 'til all hours of the morning, though he still manages to be responsible when he needs to. Additionally, he can be rather arrogant, having good looks and being well aware of them, as well as placing a high level of trust in his own skills and judgement. Despite his wild behaviour, he is far from unintelligent and can be expected to approach most situations with a great deal of wit and awareness.
Seeing himself as a less-than-perfect member of society (and being perfectly okay with that), Atsuro is generally slow to judge others, though he is often playful and will poke fun at or attempt to trick even relative strangers. However, he tends to dislike people who are uptight or holier-than-thou, who harm or exploit those who cannot defend themselves, or who display abject stupidity. Being nonjudgemental, however, he is generally willing to give second chances to or mend fences with people who he finds to have some redeeming feature — or at least an excuse.
Atsuro frequently complains or brags about his work as a ninja, but nonetheless is fairly hard-working and spends a great deal of his time training, teaching his students, or even helping unrelated genin. He is capable of being professional, though he does not particularly enjoy it and will generally take a more casual approach to his work, if he thinks he can get away with it.
Having spent much of his childhood either ignored or as an object of scorn for much of the Inuzuka clan (particularly those in higher positions), Atsuro's feelings on the clan are difficult to gauge. However, he tends to be quicker to judge other members of his clan, whether good or ill. Should he get along well with another Inuzuka, he will quickly become friendly with them. If they get along poorly, though, he will begin to treat them with hostility in only a short time. This effect becomes stronger when he interacts with those in high placement in the clan. While one might expect him to have mixed loyalties based on this, he is faithful to the clan itself, if not all of its members.
| Fun Facts | |
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| Key Traits | Unconventional Audacious Outspoken Passionate Arrogant |
| Likes | Swords, alcohol, men's men, dogs, teasing other people, helping other people, napping, working out |
| Dislikes | Uptight people, people with undeserved power or wealth, touchy-feely stuff |
| Favourite Food | Yakitori |
| Favourite Colour | Red |
| Sense of Humour | Sardonic |
| Pastimes | Partying, buying and practicing with swords, sleeping |
Appearance
| Brief Description | |
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| Eyes | Blue; not slit-like, as other Inuzuka |
| Hair | Short, auburn |
| Skin | Fair, but lightly tanned with the occasional small scar |
| Body | Very muscular; 180cm tall |
| Upper Body Clothing | Chuunin vest, left open; Burgundy dress shirt, left mostly open |
| Lower Body Clothing | Black pants |
| Feet | Black ninja sandals |
| Equipment | Konoha forehead protector; Kunai holster and equipment pouch strapped to either leg |
| Tattoos | Red Inuzuka fang markings on face; 3 more concealed by shirt |
Atsuro appears to be somewhere in his late teens, standing at about 180cm tall. Obviously in impressive shape, his body is toned and muscular. On either cheek, he has dark red fang markings, a sign of the Inuzuka clan. To go along with this, he has the prominent canine teeth often seen in members of the clan, though he has rather ordinary-looking blue eyes instead of the slit-like pupils one might expect from an Inuzuka. He has short auburn hair, styled into thick spikes which thrust forward, aside from a few stray spikes which simply loll off to the side. He has a strong but slightly rounded jaw with the features of his face evenly spaced. His eyebrows are thin, somewhat dense, and strongly arched. His skin is lightly tanned, with a few small scars scattered around his body.
He wears a standard chuunin vest which is left undone at the front and left to fall open. Underneath is a burgundy dress shirt, left untucked and (except for a single button just above the navel) unbuttoned, allowing his parts of his bare chest and abdomen to be seen. The cuffs and collar are relatively neat and proper, however. His pants are far more functional, made from a black, durable material with a kunai holder and pouch of equipment strapped to either leg with athletic tape. He wears on his feet a pair of standard black ninja sandals. A Konoha forehead protector is tied around his head and knotted in the back.
Taizen
Taizen is Atsuro's faithful nin-dog, and is almost always at his side. Atsuro does not consider Taizen to be 'his dog' and often insists on calling him 'his comrade.'
Often seen with Atsuro is his dog, Taizen. Taizen is a giant of a dog, with a bulky, solid build and nearly a meter in height. His coat is totally black, shaggy, and very thick. Despite his immense size, his appearance is not very threatening, with his big brown eyes, droopy face, and the trails of drool that leak out from his jowls. With his webbed feet, Taizen seems to be a water dog of some kind, and indeed, his coat has a waxy, water-resistant appearance to it. Taizen is most often seen with a strange sort of dog armor, made with thick durable leather. Judging by the large number of swords sheathed in it, it's used for utility just as much as protection.
Note: Taizen is technically a Newfoundland dog, but I prefer not to refer to him this way in character to avoid real-world references. Newfoundland dogs are typically very large and strong and are know for their calm, sweet disposition and loyalty. They are water dogs, meaning they are bred for their swimming abilities and are often used for water rescue. Unfortunately, they are infamous for their drooling.
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| Summary | |
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| Sex | Male |
| Weight | 120kg |
| Height | 110cm |
| Breed | Newfoundland |
| Coat | Black |
| Personality | Forgiving Friendly Loyal Passive Patient |
Relationships
Atsuro has only recently been promoted to Chuunin, but he somehow got a team almost before his vest was fitted. He hasn't dealt with kids much and he's not much of a role model, but he has the potential to be a good teacher otherwise. This is either an opportunity for all involved or a disaster waiting to happen.
| Name | Relationship | Notes |
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| Inuzuka Taiki | Distant Relative and Student | Being members of the same clan, Atsuro and Taiki have a good understanding of one another, including their personal struggles. Atsuro places a great deal of trust in Taiki (and also just plain likes him), but they sometimes don't see eye to eye. |
| Taniguchi Hitoshi | Student | Atsuro sees Hitoshi as uncomplicated and ambitious, two qualities that he can appreciate. While he wouldn't consider it a close and personal bond, Atsuro likes Hitoshi well enough and figures it's the same for Hitoshi. After seeing Hitoshi's near-success in the chuunin exams, Atsuro has some ideas of where Hitoshi can improve and is only too eager to get started. |
| Uchiha Berii | Student | While they don't exactly hate each other (as far as he can tell, at least), Atsuro feels his relationship with Berii is weaker than the others. Perhaps they just don't get each other? Perhaps Berii isn't interested in a friendly relationship? Or perhaps Atsuro simply hasn't made enough effort yet? |
| Name | Relationship | Notes |
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| Aburame Etsu | Acquaintance | This girl is, well, weird, and maybe a little demanding too. She doesn't seem to be quite as weird as other Aburame, however, so… there's that. |
| Fujiwara Ei | Acquaintance | This young woman seems friendly enough, though seems to be Atsuro's opposite in many ways. He doesn't dislike her, but Atsuro thinks they'll probably never fully understand one another. |
| Satonezu Eremi | Friend? | Atsuro has gotten to know this genin over the past little while. Despite the boy's timid behaviour, Atsuro believes he could make a good ninja one day and hopes he'll succeed. Unfortunately, he still knows that there remain plenty of obstacles to this happening. Atsuro intends to help however he can, but the outcome has yet to be seen. |
| Uchiha Ryo | Acquaintance | Atsuro finds Ryo to be a little weird, particularly in his attitudes toward his clan and duties, which he is surprised to see in someone so young. However, he has trained him a little in the past, and sparred with him both physically and verbally. |
| Name | Relationship | Notes |
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| Kaguya Takeshi | One-Time Drinking Buddy | Atsuro has only met Takeshi once, but the two of them seem to share a lot of opinions. Atsuro is somewhat surprised that he could get along so well with someone from Kiri, but Takeshi seems sane and amiable. And being the elder of his clan, Takeshi is pretty impressive. |
| Okumo Daomi | Enemy? | Daomi is tough to figure out, that's for sure. He didn't attack Atsuro when they first met, despite the war between their countries. The boy claims to be observing, somehow, and doesn't appear fazed by… anything. Atsuro sometimes suspects that he's just all talk. |
| Name | Relationship | Notes |
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| Aida Kazuhito | Acquaintance | Kazuhito has many qualities that Atsuro likes, or even admires. He is, however, shockingly timid, and might have some problems in his personal life. Atsuro would like to help, but exactly he's not sure how much he can do and how much is any of his business. |
| Watanabe Itami | Acquaintance | Atsuro met Itami while visiting Suna for the first chuunin exams. He found her to be a very cordial hostess, as well as very generous. Also, he's pretty sure she was flirting with him a couple of times. |
Timeline
- Age 0: Atsuro is born the illegitimate son of an Inuzuka kunoichi and a noble who does not acknowledge the pregnancy
- Age 5: Atsuro learns about his father, inspiring in him a hatred for the nobility
- Age 9: Atsuro begins training as a ninja and is introduced to the nin-dog Taizen
- Age 14: The Inuzuka clan is incorporated into Konoha and Atsuro is made a genin
- Age 18: Atsuro is promoted to chuunin and assigned leadership of Team 10
Abilities
| Name | Rank | Brief Description |
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| Sword Strike | E-rank | A simple attack made using a sword |
| Dog Tackle | D-rank | An attack made by a nin-dog to stun an opponent |
| Hard Slash | D-rank | A powerful attack made using a sword |
| Stealth II | D-rank | An improved stealth technique |
| Sword Strike II | D-rank | An improved sword attack |
| Tsuga | D-rank | An Inuzuka Clan signature move involving launching at an opponent and spinning at high speeds |
| Gatsuga | C-rank | An improved version of Tsuga where the nin-dog attacks as well |
| Sword Strike III | C-rank | An advanced sword attack |
| Name | Rank | Brief Description |
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| Dodge II | D-rank | An improvement over the basic Dodge |
| Weapon Block II | D-rank | An improvement over the basic Weapon Block |
| Four Legged Dodge | C-rank | An advanced dodge technique that uses the Inuzuka Clan's Four-Legged Technique |
| Inuzuka Senses | C-rank | A perception move enhanced by the Inuzuka Clan's heightened senses |
| Name | Rank | Brief Description |
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| Dynamic Marking | D-rank | A move in which the nin-dog urinates on a target so that they can be tracked by smell |
| Tree Walking | D-rank | A chakra control exercise that allows the user to walk up vertical surfaces |
| Water Walking | D-rank | A more advanced chakra control exercise that allows the user to walk on the surface of the water |
| Name | Rank | Brief Description |
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| Dog Tooth Kenjutsu | D-rank | A sword style that incorporates Inuzuka techniques |
| Four-Legged-Style | D-rank | The Inuzuka clan's signature style involving a bestial manner of fighting |
| Name | Rank | Brief Description |
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| Helper Taizen | D-rank | Atsuro receives help from his nin-dog, Taizen |
| Beast Human Clone | C-rank | The nin-dog takes on the appearance of the ninja, increasing the abilities of both |
Mission Log
Campaign
First Promotion Exams - Semi Finals: Hitoshi vs. Keiji
First Promotion Exams - Unlikely Rematch: Tsun vs. Hitoshi
Get That Girl - Pressured Recruitment
Get That Girl! - The Search Begins
UnNatural Disasters - Konoha: Intent to Discover
Shattered Memories - The Meeting
Shattered Memories - King Crab
S Rank
A Rank
B Rank
C Rank
D Rank
Social
You are in a team at last
Demands of Dinosaurs
Inuzuka plots within plots
Team Ten Chronicles: Pride II
Team 10 Chronicles: Pride Part 3
Team Ten Chronicles: Counterplots
Team 10 Chronicles: Revelations
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Betrothal Follies
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Questions Answered
Shy, Timid and Bullied
Inuzuka Pride - Taiki snaps
Inuzuka Pride - Tsuga and Tsarcasm
Conflict of Interests
Team 10 Reunion! Hitoshi Emerges!
Team 10: Get Well Soon, Hitoshi!
Inuzuka Pride Chronicles: Enter a new threat
Team 10: The Morning Blahs
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